Local History

A Bit of Local History

Holiday Seasons of Yesteryear From the 1870s into the first decade of the 20th century, the “Port Chester Journal” was…

5 months ago

A Bit of Local History

A Fourth Member of Congress from Rye Westchester County Executive George Latimer recently confirmed in a telephone interview that he…

5 months ago

In Praise of our Veterans

The City of Rye will continue its tradition of honoring residents who have served their country on Veterans Day, Saturday,…

6 months ago

A Bit of Local History

Rye and Westchester County Government In recent voting, Rye residents elected three city council members as well as a representative…

6 months ago

A Super Six Honored at Wainwright

What do you need to put on a great event? A party tent at the back of an historic and…

6 months ago

Long Live Historic Trees

I hope the recent caterwauling about cutting down trees made many aware of the need to preserve large and historic…

7 months ago

A Bit of Local History

Newspapers, from 1868 to the Present How would you feel if there was no local newspaper to provide full and…

8 months ago

A Bit of Local History – Our Siwanoy Predecessors

Let us acknowledge our debt to the indigenous people who were living along the coast of Long Island Sound when the…

9 months ago

A Bit of Local History

Thinking Ahead to America’s 250th On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of…

10 months ago

Quite A Bit of Local History

During more than twenty-five years as a contributor to The Rye Record, I have submitted more than 150 columns under…

10 months ago